The GOP has picked Asseblywoman Dede Scozzafava as their candidate for the 23rd Congressional District special election.

The national GOP goes on the attack against potential Democratic candidate state Sen. Darrel Aubertine, a move that at least one GOP hopeful, Matt Doheny, condemned. Scozzafava was more measured in her criticism.

More state and national news after the jump.

NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg restricted idling in New York City, but his official state car idles for more than an hour, at times.